Things to do in America
A walk in the park
It’s like Christmas every day for hikers in the USA particularly with the uber-impressive network of 60 national and over 6,000 state parks. State parks are generally smaller than national parks, with some exceptions such as the Adirondacks State Park in New York State, bigger than Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Great Smokies and Yosemite national parks combined. And less of a drive from Manhattan than the Lake District is from London.
The Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous long distance hikes but, at over 3,000km long, seek out the best stretches. Such as the White Mountains of Maine and New Hampshire, just 200km from Boston. Do as locals do and stay in traditional hiking cabins which have hosted hikers along the Trail for as long as it has existed. Other great ones beyond the classics include the Amphitheatre Lake Trail in Grand Teton National Park, or Seven Mile Hole Trail in Yellowstone. Many of the parks offer bus shuttles to trailheads too. Travel with a responsible tour operator and they’ll know all the best routes anyway, what times to hit them, and how long they will take. And check our guide to USA’s National Parks.
The Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous long distance hikes but, at over 3,000km long, seek out the best stretches. Such as the White Mountains of Maine and New Hampshire, just 200km from Boston. Do as locals do and stay in traditional hiking cabins which have hosted hikers along the Trail for as long as it has existed. Other great ones beyond the classics include the Amphitheatre Lake Trail in Grand Teton National Park, or Seven Mile Hole Trail in Yellowstone. Many of the parks offer bus shuttles to trailheads too. Travel with a responsible tour operator and they’ll know all the best routes anyway, what times to hit them, and how long they will take. And check our guide to USA’s National Parks.
Our USA Holidays
Self drive tour of the National Parks of America
Explore the United States fantastic National Parks.
From
£6500
24 days
inc UK flights
Family camping holiday in America
Camp under the stars in America
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£2999 to £3299
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Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
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20 days
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Wolf watching holiday in Yellowstone, USA
Expert guided trips to track & watch wolves in Yellowstone
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£2615
7 days
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Denali National Park holiday in Alaska
Experience untouched wilderness off the beaten path
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US $2990
12 days
ex flights
Colorado holiday, self drive tour, USA
Explore the varied National Parks of the United States.
From
£4800
18 days
inc UK flights

farm to fork? in Colorado we found vine to wineglass, grain to glass, peach to prosecco and bison to burger.![]()

Eat, drink and be merry
The US food movement is transforming from fast to slow with Farm to Fork, as it is better known, more prevalent in New York, for example, than London, Paris or Tokyo. California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon and the Deep South are wonderful places to imbibe local brews and feast on local fare. They won’t look at you strangely if you ask what’s local on the menu. They get it.

ON MY FIRST DAY HIKING IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, I CAUGHT SIGHT OF A RARE BALD EAGLE. GOD SAVE AMERICA.![]()

Wildlife watching
There are bison in Yellowstone, caribou and grizzly bears in Alaska and bighorn sheep, bears and elks in Colorado. Some are scary, others are just stunning, but they are all wild. So read up in advance, bring your binoculars, stay aware of what’s out there, take precautions but most of all, enjoy.
Our top USA Holiday
Self drive tour of the National Parks of America
Explore the United States fantastic National Parks.
From
£6500
24 days
inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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